'Prime' genome editing inserts whole gene sequences
A type of genome editing capable of replacing entire genes in the human genome could potentially be used to treat a wide variety of genetic conditions...
A pair of complementary bases (chemical units that form DNA) in a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule.
In DNA, the base adenine (A) always pairs with thymine (T) and the base cytosine (C) always pairs with guanine (G).
A type of genome editing capable of replacing entire genes in the human genome could potentially be used to treat a wide variety of genetic conditions...
The scope for artificial intelligance to improve our understanding of, and application of, genomics is discussed in this latest G Word Podcast, from Genomics England...
The Progress Educational Trust, in partnership with the Scottish Government, brought together a group of experts to cut through the hype and jargon and explain the latest developments in genetics/genomics in the context of assisted conception...
A 'drag-and-drop' genome editing approach succeeds in inserting 36,000 DNA base pairs in the human genome, offering a potential treatment for genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis...
In this episode of The Life Scientific, Professor Balasubramanian speaks about the technology he discovered, alongside, Professor Sir David Klenerman, that has enabled scientists to sequence the human genome faster and cheaper than ever...
The BBC's CrowdScience podcast calls on listeners to ask the scientific questions they've always wanted answered, from medicine, to the Earth and beyond. In the latest episode of the series, host Caroline Steel delves into the world of genome editing, from success stories in the clinic, to the pragmatic ethical concerns...
Nearly two decades after the initial release of the human genome sequence, scientists have published the first gap-less, complete sequence...
The Centre for Bioethics and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, presented a fascinating talk on the opportunities for great medical advancements, and grave harm, presented to researchers by CRISPR/Cas9 and other apporaches to genome editing...
An international team of researchers claims to have sequenced the complete human genome, including areas which were missed in the original draft...
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